What is the cheapest way to get from Flinders Street to Lilydale?

The cheapest way to get from Flinders Street to Lilydale is to train which costs $6 and takes 52 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Flinders Street to Lilydale?

The fastest way to get from Flinders Street to Lilydale is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Flinders Street and Lilydale?

No, there is no direct bus from Flinders Street to Lilydale station. However, there are services departing from Hardware St/Lonsdale St and arriving at Lilydale Station/West William St via Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd and Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Flinders Street and Lilydale?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Flinders Street Station station and arriving at Lilydale Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 52 min.

How far is it from Flinders Street to Lilydale?

The distance between Flinders Street and Lilydale is 38 km. The road distance is 40.7 km.

How do I travel from Flinders Street to Lilydale without a car?

The best way to get from Flinders Street to Lilydale without a car is to train which takes 52 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Flinders Street to Lilydale?

The train from Flinders Street Station to Lilydale Station takes 52 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Flinders Street to Lilydale bus from?

Flinders Street to Lilydale bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Hardware St/Lonsdale St station.

Where do I catch the Flinders Street to Lilydale train from?

Flinders Street to Lilydale train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Flinders Street Station.

Train or bus from Flinders Street to Lilydale?

The best way to get from Flinders Street to Lilydale is to train which takes 52 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 907 bus and line 670 bus, which costs $12 and takes 2h 2m.

Where does the Flinders Street to Lilydale bus arrive?

Flinders Street to Lilydale bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Mitcham Station/Colombo St.

Where does the Flinders Street to Lilydale train arrive?

Flinders Street to Lilydale train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Lilydale Station.

Can I drive from Flinders Street to Lilydale?

Yes, the driving distance between Flinders Street to Lilydale is 41 km. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Flinders Street to Lilydale.

Where can I stay near Lilydale?

There are 671+ hotels available in Lilydale.

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There are 5 ways to get from Flinders Street to Lilydale by train, bus, car, taxi, or shuttle

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Lilydale Stationtrain Lilydale
52 min
$6
Line 907 bus, line 670 bus
1. Take the bus from Hardware St/Lonsdale St to Mitcham Station/Colombo Stbus 907
2. Take the bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Lilydale Station/West William Stbus 670 / ...
2h 2m
$12
Drive 40.7 km
1. Drive from Flinders Street to Lilydalecar 40.7 km
38 min
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Flinders Street to Lilydaletaxi 40.7 km
38 min
$95–120
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Grand Hyatt Melbourne to Lilydaleshuttle Red Route / ...
45 min
$78

Flinders Street to Lilydale by train

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Distance: 37.7 km
Duration: 52 min

What companies run services between Flinders Street, VIC, Australia and Lilydale, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Flinders Street Station to Lilydale Station hourly. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 52 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hardware St/Lonsdale St to Lilydale Station/West William St via Mitcham Station/Colombo St, Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd, and Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy in around 2h 2m.

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